Guidebook for Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Food Scene
Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys BlvdCoffee!
The Galleria Mall has a Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, El Torrito, and other restaurants and stores. This is the outdoor mall, that "Valley Girl" (from the 1980's) made famous.
169 locals recommend
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura BlvdThe Galleria Mall has a Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, El Torrito, and other restaurants and stores. This is the outdoor mall, that "Valley Girl" (from the 1980's) made famous.
A southern California burger institution! Ask for grilled onions (instead of raw) on your burger
96 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7220 Balboa BlvdA southern California burger institution! Ask for grilled onions (instead of raw) on your burger
This is a FANTASTIC breakfast and lunch spot. In fact, it is so good that a long wait is pretty standard. So go early and enjoy!
268 locals recommend
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveThis is a FANTASTIC breakfast and lunch spot. In fact, it is so good that a long wait is pretty standard. So go early and enjoy!
This is the best sushi in walking distance! Week days we don't normally make reservations, but we do for weekend nights. They have a parking lot in the back.
Little Izakaya
This is the best sushi in walking distance! Week days we don't normally make reservations, but we do for weekend nights. They have a parking lot in the back.
Good, home-style, meals. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
26 locals recommend
Marmalade Cafe - Sherman Oaks
14910 Ventura BlvdGood, home-style, meals. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Expensive, fancier, italian food. The Burrata Caprese is fantastic!
8 locals recommend
Panzanella Ristorante
14928 Ventura BlvdExpensive, fancier, italian food. The Burrata Caprese is fantastic!
Blue Dog Beer Tavern
4524 Saugus AveBurgers, Beers, and Sports on TV in a rustic environment
Mel's Drive-In
14846 Ventura Blvd1950's Diner, complete with a jukebox!
Kao Cafe
15053 Ventura BlvdGood Thai food with Free delivery. The menu is available in the guesthouse.
Jinky's Cafe
1724 E Avenida De Los ArbolesGreat, yummy breakfasts. Very casual environment (kid friendly).
Salvemini's Italian Kitchen
15030 Ventura BlvdGreat Pizza - free delivery! Menu is in the guesthouse.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdHealthy and Gourmet foods
Gelson's Market
4738 Laurel Canyon BlvdHigh-end market
Costco
500 Faculty AveCheap food in bulk (let me know if you want to borrow my membership card)
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdFun food and wines with lots of pre-made entries, etc.
Everything Else
CVS
14735 Ventura BlvdBig Pharmacy and Drug Store
Shopping
This mall has everything: Macy's, Bloomingdales, and 50+ stores (e.g., The Gap, Banana Republic, a Food Court, etc.)
221 locals recommend
Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside DrThis mall has everything: Macy's, Bloomingdales, and 50+ stores (e.g., The Gap, Banana Republic, a Food Court, etc.)
Entertainment & Activities
A large park with a good play area for kids
22 locals recommend
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston StA large park with a good play area for kids
Sherman Oaks Castle Park
4989 Sepulveda BlvdMini-Golf and games for the family
Arts & Culture
Great movie theater - buy your seats on-line in advance, and show up right when the show starts.
99 locals recommend
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdGreat movie theater - buy your seats on-line in advance, and show up right when the show starts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and Bar: sit outside at the fire pit or inside & listen to live, pleasant music. Yummy food! Casually hip vibe. This is where we go when we want to get out and relax, eat & have a drink.
44 locals recommend
On The Thirty
14622 Ventura BlvdRestaurant and Bar: sit outside at the fire pit or inside & listen to live, pleasant music. Yummy food! Casually hip vibe. This is where we go when we want to get out and relax, eat & have a drink.